US-based asset manager Federated Hermes has expanded its distribution team in Australia with a new hire.
Federated Hermes has appointed Elizabeth White as associate director – business development, Australia, according to a statement. Based in Sydney, she reports to head of distribution for Australia and New Zealand Gary Horton. In the newly created role, she will be responsible for alignment and distribution of Federated Hermes’ products to meet the needs of wholesale, private bank and family office clients across the region.
White has 20 years of experience in sales and investment roles across all asset classes with client groups from institutional to ultra-high net worth segments. She previously worked at NMG Consulting, Credit Suisse, First Sentier Investors, APN Funds Management (now known as DEXUS) and Macquarie Bank.
